Thursday, November 1, 2007

RIAA: Sticking it to Everybody

"So, let's see if we get this straight. The RIAA alienates its fans and customers by overcharging, failing to embrace new technology and suing anyone who tries to give music fans what they want. At the same time, the publishers work hand in hand with innovators (such as ringtone publishers) and find great success. Now, as a thank you for all the hard work and deft thinking, the RIAA asks the feds to lower the amount of money they pay artists under statutory deals?" Read more...

- So, RIAA, what exactly is it that you do?

- "I have people skills; I am good at dealing with people. Can't you understand that? What the hell is wrong with you people?"